Why the Fabric Selection Designers Choice the silicone leather to manufacturing the furniture?
What is silicone leather
Silicone leather is a new type of environmentally friendly, non-toxic and tasteless artificial leather, which is made of silica gel as raw material, and then combined with various substrates (such as microfibers, non-woven fabrics, etc.).
In the production process, advanced silicone coating technology is used to form a protective film on the surface of the leather, which can be waterproof and antifouling, and also enhance the wear resistance and anti-aging properties of the leather.
Silicone leather is a silicone coated fabric recycle leather, referred to as silicone skin, is a kind of innovative synthetic leather. Silicone faux leather can redefine high-performance fabrics through the best combination of leather textures and the superior advantages of silicone.
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Why does silicone leather fit the fabric design needs of designers making furniture
The surface of silicone leather fabric is not only resistant to various pollution, easy to clean, , but also super soft to the touch, healthy and skin-friendly, non-toxic and harmless, and extremely low in VOC, providing easy-to-clean, comfortable and durable products for Sofa, Bed, Chair etc.
Environmental protection property: Silicone leather is made of solvo-free technology, the production process does not use harmful organic solvents, does not produce any harmful substances, in line with increasingly strict environmental protection indicators, to promote the sustainable development of the leather industry.
Cost efficiency: The cost of silicone leather is usually much lower than that of real leather, but its texture and feel are comparable to leather. This makes the silicone leather in maintaining high-grade texture at the same time, reduce the production cost, especially suitable for mass production and consumer market.
Durability: Silicone leather has excellent wear resistance, scratch resistance, waterproof and anti-fouling properties. Ordinary leather sofas are easy to stick handprints and scratches, while silicone leather completely avoids these problems, and the surface is hard, and there will be no cracks or wear when scratched with keys or steel balls.
Waterproof silicone leather
Comfortable capability：Silicone leather texture is strong, colorful, looks very high-end. Its skin-friendly touch is good, the use of high-quality mechanical equipment and professional processes, combined with customizable textures, to create products that are popular with consumers.
Design flexibility：The texture, color and variety of silicone leather are diversified, which can be mixed and matched with glass, stainless steel, plastic and other materials to bring a new design concept and visual experience, leading the fashion trend .
The furniture silicone fabric leather Z.S.R designed has been used in the furniture industry. The silicone leather is hydrolysis-resistant, anti-fouling, anti-allergic, environmentally friendly, odorless, flame-retardant, and wear-resistant. They fully meet the Durability and long life, comfort, safety and health requirements of customers in the types of furniture industry. In the field of furniture products, silicone leather has been used in many applications, such as Silicone leather sofa, Silicone leather Chair, Headboard, etc.
silicone leather VS other leather?
| subject | Polymer silicon material Finished leather | natural leather | PVC artificial leather | PU synthetic leather | Microfiber PU Finished leather | |
| principal raw material | non-woven fabric, etc. | Pigskin, cowhide, sheepskin, etc. | PVC resin, non-woven | Knitted fabrics, woven fabrics | PU resin microfiber non-woven fabrics, etc. | |
| dermatosis | fine | fine | range | fair | fine | |
| Feel, elasticity | fine | fine | poor | poor | fine | |
| Color, pattern | more | fair | fair | More | fair | |
| preparation technology | dry process | Tanning and nitrificati | dry process | Wet and dry process | Microfiber weaving, wet, reduction, dry process | |
| working life | 5-15 years | 5-10 years | 2-5 years | 2-5 years | 2-10years | |
| price | 80-300 | 150-300 yuan per Square meter | 6-15 yuan per square meter | 7-25 yuan per square meter | 50-100 yuan per square meter | |
| Ecological and environmental protection | Environmental protection of raw | pollution-free | serious pollution of auxiliary materials | Have some pollution | Better than pre-artificial leather | fair |
| Environment all pollution during production | pollution-free | more | fair | fair | There is a benzene reduction process Fixed pollution | |
| Health and safety of products | safe | relatively safe | In danger harm | relatively safe | There is a benzene reduction process Fixed pollution | |
| Environment all protection of products sex | recyclable | degradable | degradation-resistant | degradation-resistant | degradable | |
| Waste disposal method | large | large | fair | fair | ||
What is the environmental performance of silicone leather?
Silicone leather has excellent environmental performance, mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Health aspect: Silicone leather is made of healthy and environmentally friendly silicone rubber material and solve-free composite technology, avoiding the use of harmful solvents such as DMF and plasticizers, and taking full care of family health . This environmental protection feature makes silicone leather a more popular choice in today’s increasingly environmentally conscious world.
Non-toxic and tasteless: Silicone leather in the production process using solvo-free technology, do not add any harmful chemicals, combustion will not release harmful gases, in line with environmental requirements .
Low VOC emission: Silicone leather in the production and use of the process of VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions are very low, far below the national mandatory standards, harmless to human health.
| Pollutant | Max Allowable Emission Concentration (ng/h) | Max Allowable Emission Rate (kg/h) |
|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 1 | 0.4 |
| Toluene | Period I: 40 | Period I: 1.2 |
| Period II: 20 | Period II: 1.0 | |
| Total VOCs | Period I: 60 | Period I: 3.6 |
| Period II: 30 | Period II: 2.9 | |
| Xylene emission rate shall not exceed 1.0kg/h | ||
Biodegradability：Silicone leather material is degradable, has little impact on the environment, and meets the requirements of sustainable development.
What is the design performance of silicone leather
Perception level: Silicone leather can be made of more complex patterns and rich colors, to meet the designer’s pursuit of diversity and innovation . Silicone leather has the characteristics of high wear resistance, hydrolysis resistance, easy cleaning and light transmission, which can provide a personalized luxury experience. Its rigorous workmanship standards ensure the high quality of its appearance, making the product visually appealing.
Tactile level: Silicone leather has an extraordinary soft touch, with a skin-friendly soft experience . Its surface texture is soft, comfortable, with good elasticity and plasticity, providing designers with rich creative inspiration.
Student leather silicone placemats are water and oil resistant
Excellent durability: Silicone leather has good wear resistance, dirt resistance, water resistance, yellowing resistance, corrosion resistance, aging resistance and high and low temperature resistance, these characteristics make silicone leather furniture more durable in daily use, reducing the cost of maintenance and replacement.
Especially for families with children or pets, the scratch resistance of silicone leather is particularly outstanding, effectively avoiding the scratching of the surface of the furniture.
All silicone leather baby sofa
Why the Fabric Selection Designers Choice the silicone leather to manufacturing the furniture?
First of all, silicone leather has excellent weather resistance and waterproof and anti-fouling properties. Silicone leather can still remain flat in a high temperature and high humidity environment, without stickiness, shiny, brittleness and other phenomena, and has excellent color fastness, and can maintain color stability even under strong sunlight.
Silicone leather is also very waterproof. It is difficult for water molecules to penetrate its surface. Just wipe it gently to make it clean as before, which makes it an ideal choice for car interiors, sofas, luggage and other products. Secondly, silicone leather has good breathability and touch. Silicone leather feels soft, smooth, delicate and elastic, and direct contact with the skin can also bring excellent comfort. This feature makes silicone leather popular in clothing, footwear and other fields.
Silicone leather is environmentally friendly and non-toxic. No harmful solvents and plasticizers are used in the production process of silicone leather, which reduces environmental pollution and meets the pursuit of modern people for green life.
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Conclusion
Silicone leather in the design performance of the production of furniture shows excellent appearance and texture, excellent durability, comfortable touch experience and environmental protection and health characteristics, these characteristics make silicone leather become one of the preferred materials in the field of furniture design.
Z.S.R work with the furniture industry manufacturer product fabric selection designers, product developer, R&D engineer, product manager, Material Specialists, Fabric Specialist, Material Consultant together to customized the silicone leather according to the needs of customers, with fabric layer base, textures, thicknesses and colors to fit their project needs and ensure their automotive project success. Our engineers provide sample analysis, which can quickly match customer needs and 100% match sample to meet the customized of different customers’ request.
Let’s look forward to more innovative applications and market performance in furniture of silicone leather in the future!
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About Author: Z.S.R International Group
Z.S.R work with product development manager, product designer, product manager together designs and make the custom silicone leather in an assortment of performance,colors and patterns to empower their product’s success.
Z.S.R Group offers customized silicone leather services, including customization of silicone leather base fabric layer, color, texture, application, size, logo, printing, pattern, brand, packaging, and technical support related silicone products. These silicone leather are suitable for industries such as baby products, marine, furniture, automotive, medical and healthcare, sports, 3C electronics, interior decoration, industrial manufacturing, and vegan fashion.
